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Title: A Dog of Flanders

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, S. R. Ellison, Ted Garvin,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "A Dog of Flanders" by Ouida is a poignant novel written in the late 1800s during the Victorian era. The story is set in Flanders and revolves around the unlikely yet deep bond between a young orphan boy named Nello and his faithful dog, Patrasche. The narrative explores themes of friendship, love, poverty, and the impact of art while drawing a vivid picture of the beautiful yet harsh realities of their lives. The tale begins with Nello, a kind-hearted boy, and Patrasche, a resilient dog who endures cruelty before being rescued by Nello and his grandfather. As they forge a family-like bond, Nello expresses a passion for art, particularly the works of the renowned painter Rubens, which he longs to see. However, their lives, filled with struggles against poverty and societal indifference, take a tragic turn. Despite their hardships, Nello and Patrasche remain inseparable. The story ultimately leads to a heartrending conclusion, highlighting their loyalty to one another as they face fate together, leaving a profound message about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ouida, 1839-1908

EBook No.: 7766

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Downloads: 325

Language: English

Subject: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Flanders (Belgium) -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: A Dog of Flanders

Note: Reading ease score: 69.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Text file produced by Juliet Sutherland, S. R. Ellison, Ted Garvin,
and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "A Dog of Flanders" by Ouida is a poignant novel written in the late 1800s during the Victorian era. The story is set in Flanders and revolves around the unlikely yet deep bond between a young orphan boy named Nello and his faithful dog, Patrasche. The narrative explores themes of friendship, love, poverty, and the impact of art while drawing a vivid picture of the beautiful yet harsh realities of their lives. The tale begins with Nello, a kind-hearted boy, and Patrasche, a resilient dog who endures cruelty before being rescued by Nello and his grandfather. As they forge a family-like bond, Nello expresses a passion for art, particularly the works of the renowned painter Rubens, which he longs to see. However, their lives, filled with struggles against poverty and societal indifference, take a tragic turn. Despite their hardships, Nello and Patrasche remain inseparable. The story ultimately leads to a heartrending conclusion, highlighting their loyalty to one another as they face fate together, leaving a profound message about love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ouida, 1839-1908

EBook No.: 7766

Published: Mar 1, 2005

Downloads: 325

Language: English

Subject: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction

Subject: Flanders (Belgium) -- Juvenile fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.